Irish Soda Bread Recipe

Name: Irish Soda Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 c. flour; 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 3 Tbsp. sugar; 1 c. buttermilk; 2/3 c. currants or dark raisins; melted butter; additional sugar; 3/4 tsp. soda; 1 tsp. salt; 1 1/2 tsp. caraway seed; 3 Tbsp. shortening

Servings: persons

2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
3 Tbsp. sugar
1 c. buttermilk
2/3 c. currants or dark raisins
melted butter
additional sugar
3/4 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. caraway seed
3 Tbsp. shortening

1
Stir together flour, baking powder, soda, salt, sugar and caraway seed into a bowl.
2
Cut in the shortening until mixture resembles meal.
3
Make a well in center and pour in buttermilk. Add currants and mix lightly.
4
Turn out on a floured board and knead gently.
5
Shape into a ball and fit into a greased 8 or 9-inch round cake pan.
6
Cut loaf crosswise into quarters, about 2/3 way through dough with a sharp knife.
7
Brush top of loaf with melted butter and sprinkle with additional sugar.
8
Bake in 350u00b0 oven for about 30 minutes.

912

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 c. flour, 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder, 3 Tbsp. sugar, 1 c. buttermilk, and more.

Yes, Irish Soda Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Irish Soda Bread

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